Latvia weather. Climate and weather in Latvia

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Find out the best time to visit Latvia

Best months to visit Latvia are:
May, June
and October.
For Food Lovers: the best time to travel to Latvia is from June to mid September, when it is warm and plenty of restaurants with local specialities are open.

December

2℃

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Average annual rainfall in Latvia

Latvia climate brief description

Weather in Latvia is influenced by Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate. Humid with severe winter, no dry season, warm summer.
The hottest month is July, when max temperature is about 24℃
Usually fourth week is the hottest.
But be aware of Rain, Thunderstorm and Fog.
The coldest month is January. In this month temperature could be even -10℃ at night!
In fourth week you should wear the most warmth clothing.
And be prepared for Snow and Fog

Latvia weather conditions throughout the year

Latvia is a country located in northeastern Europe and is partly lying on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The climate of Latvia is truly European climate. Summers are warm and pleasant (although country is on the coast of the Baltic Sea), while winters are very long and cold.
There is a clear distinction between the four seasons which gives plenty of opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this country. Continental Latvian climate is influenced by the Atlantic air currents, which significantly alleviates the climate of the country. Season in Latvia begins in May and lasts until September and sometimes even October.
The average temperature in the summer is in the range between 25℃ and 30℃. Winters are quite harsh. In Latvia winter starts in mid-December and lasts until the end of March during which temperature can go from 5℃ to 20℃ below zero. In the eastern part of Latvia in the winter average temperature is -6℃, while in the western is averagely around -2℃. In winter, snow falls on average more than 80 days and during the year is more than 170 chilly days.
The capital Riga is located in the cold zone and during the winter months, temperatures are often below zero Celsius degrees, whereas in spring temperature reaches an average of up to 10℃. The rainy season is mainly reserved for the period from August to September. Average precipitation is about 500 mm - 600 mm. There is very little difference in the amount of rainfall in the lowlands and in the mountainous parts of the state. In the altitudes, amount of rainfall is ranging about 600 mm - 700 mm annually. In Latvia, there are only 50 or so of sunny days during the year and snow storms can periodically happened.